{"id":30878,"date":"2022-06-21T19:17:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T19:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=30878"},"modified":"2022-06-23T15:36:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T15:36:44","slug":"how-to-roller-skate-for-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-roller-skate-for-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s Why (And How) to Take Up Roller Skating, TikTok\u2019s Favorite Fitness Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a new way to get moving? Roller skating and rollerblading are having a major resurgence. Turns out, roller skating is an effective form of cardio and a great full-body workout. If you\u2019re wondering how to rollerskate for exercise (or rollerblade for exercise), we put together a comprehensive guide. Read on to learn everything you need to know.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

On the morning of my 24th birthday, my sister placed a cumbersome newspaper-wrapped box on my lap and I immediately knew what was inside: A pair of rollerblades, which I\u2019d not-so-subtly hinted at wanting for months. We\u2019d just survived the colder months early on in the pandemic, and I had started to see rollerbladers gliding along the Charles River Esplanade in Boston where I lived at the time. I was looking for a new hobby to fill my idle time that fed into my inability to sit still. Although the sport had yet to have a notable presence in viral TikToks, rollerblades and skates, similar to bikes and most other outdoor equipment, were hard to come by. I picked up rollerblading as a form of exercise\u2014dare I say before it was trendy\u2014but I\u2019m happy to see that in light of the pandemic, rollerblades and skates have become more mainstream. Rollerblading tripled in popularity for 18- to 29-year-olds between March 1 to September 30, 2020 as compared to the same time period<\/a> in 2019, according to Fitbit data<\/a>. It should be noted that the indoor and outdoor skating communities have been around for a very long time despite the recent surge in popularity. <\/p>\n\n\n

Roller sports can look intimidating, but if you\u2019re trying to break into the sport\u2013\u2013whether to spice up your fitness regime or to become That Girl<\/em> on wheels\u2013\u2013but don\u2019t know where to start, read on for my rules of the roller-sports road.<\/p>\n\n\n

Is Roller Skating Good Exercise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rollerskating is a great form of exercise, as it\u2019s a good form of cardio. I\u2019ve found it also generally puts me in a feel-good mindset. In fact, roller skating is recognized and recommended as a form of aerobic exercise by the American Heart Association (AHA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re skating at a moderate intensity, you can expect to burn anywhere from 200 to 300 calories in 30 minutes<\/a>. (Of course, the total calories you burn will vary based on intensity, terrain, and your current weight.)<\/p>\n\n\n

Wondering which one is better? There aren\u2019t any studies that directly compare the two types of skating, but research<\/a> suggests that in-line rollerblading can be an extremely effective form of cardiovascular exercise (even for the competitive roller skiing subjects who participated in the study).<\/p>\n\n\n

It can help develop your balance as well\u2014one study<\/a> found that after just 12 roller skating lessons, fifth graders had significantly better balance. Plus, it utilizes (and therefore strengthens) the muscles in your core and lower body.<\/p>\n\n\n

There are several ways to enjoy roller skating or rollerblading. Distance skating, or going from one destination to another, is only one option. Other possibilities include roller derby, skate parks, and roller dancing. So if distance skating doesn\u2019t sound right for you, there are alternatives that offer the same health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n

Benefits of Roller Skating and Blading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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